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Net Metering for Rochester Area Businesses: What is it and Why is it Important?

As a business owner or executive, you know a good deal when you see one, which is why you’re interested in learning more about commercial solar. Net metering is one reason why solar is such a good deal for Rochester business owners – it allows you to earn money, save on energy costs, and make a big difference in your company’s bottom line.What is net metering?Simply put, net metering is a billing system used by utility companies that allows solar energy system owners to bank credits for any excess electricity they add to the grid. These credits can then be…

Seasonal Solar Panel Maintenance in Rochester

Solar panel maintenance is important, but unlike cars or household appliances that need regular tune ups in order to remain in good working order, solar panels require very little maintenance throughout their lifespan. And it gets even better – as your trusted solar installer, GreenSpark performs necessary system maintenance. You don’t have to lift a finger when it comes to maintaining your home’s solar panels, unless of course, it’s to give us a call. Seasonal preventative maintenance can go a long way in terms of supporting the efficiency and longevity of your solar panels. Here are a few examples of…

Holden Miller Sip and Sun Solar Happy Hour at Roc Brewing

Please join us for this Sip & Sun Solar Happy Hour, hosted by one of our awesome customers, at Roc Brewing in Downtown Rochester! GreenSpark Solar will be on-site to provide solar education and let you know how YOU have the ability to power your home with renewable energy.

5 Ways to Help Get Company Stakeholders on Board With Solar

As solar-savvy professional, you’re probably well aware of the benefits of solar energy for businesses. You’re familiar with the cost and environmental benefits. You know about the generous federal incentives and tax credits. You understand that consumer trends lean towards companies that have sustainable business practices in place. You get it. The only problem? Your company’s decision makers and stakeholders may not be totally sold on the idea of solar for one reason or another. In order to show them all of the benefits solar can provide to their organization, you have to talk their language and broach the subject…

3 Spooky Reasons to Power Your Rochester Home With Solar

Halloween is right around the corner, and with that comes lots of delightfully frightful fun. And while most things about this exciting time of year are entertaining, some things are just downright spooky and scary, like continuing to use fossil fuels and other traditional energy to power your home when you can use clean, affordable solar energy. On the surface, that might not seem that bad, but here a few scary facts – You’re spending more money than you have to Not only is solar energy affordable, but there are a variety of generous federal incentives and tax credits that…

Sip, Stay, Sun Adoption event with Rescue Pit

Please join us for this Sip & Sun (Solar Happy Hour), hosted by Rescue Pit at The Lost Borough Brewing Co. Rescue Pit will have a handful of their adoptable dogs on-site. Come learn about how sweet and loving pit bulls really are! GreenSpark will be available to talk about solar. If you sign up for a free Solar Viability Check you can get $2 off your next drink at Lost Borough. If you decide to go solar, GreenSpark will donate $250 to Rescue Pit.

Environmental Innovation Awards & Symposium at Joseph A. Floreano Riverside Convention Center

On Thursday, October 25, 2018 the Seneca Park Zoo Society will host the inaugural Environmental Innovation Awards & Symposium to recognize organizations and community members by honoring the inspiring stories of local and regional conservation and environmental efforts. Join us for a breakfast awards ceremony, followed by an Innovation Symposium led by renowned green design expert Bill Browning. The Environmental Innovation Awards celebrate leadership in environmental stewardship, raising the profile of innovative companies and people working to solve complex environmental problems in the Rochester and Finger Lakes Region.

What Can Rochester Businesses Expect From Going Solar?

So what’s it really like for a Rochester business to go solar? In particular, what are some of the benefits local business owners can expect from making the switch? Instead of telling you, we’ll let Joan and Doug Allen from Long Acre Farms share their experience! We installed a 72.8kW solar array at Long Acre Farms in the Spring of 2015. The ground mounted solar array is expected to cover over 100% of the farms’ electric load and pay for itself in just five years. The array will save the farm, which hosts a winery and ice cream shop, over…

4 Simple Ways Rochester Businesses Can Reduce Their Carbon Footprint

Being “green” or eco-minded isn’t just something you do at home or as a side hobby; it’s a way a life! That means that all the wonderful eco-initiatives you practice at home to reduce your carbon footprint can and should be practiced at your job. In addition to improving the health of the environment, wonderful things happen when companies reduce their carbon footprint, such as energy savings that result in cost savings, improved employee satisfaction, a better public image, and closer ties to the community. Here are a few simple ways to create a culture of sustainability at your workplace:…

Gilda’s Club Sip & Sun at Original Stump Blower Ciderworks

Please join us for this not-to-be-missed Sip & Sun Solar Happy Hour at Original Stump Blower Ciderworks in collaboration with Gilda's Club!

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